Fleas

Fleas are a common animal pest that, if left alone, can cause infections and other problems for your pet. There are ways to control fleas and the method you choose will depend on your particular pet and situation.

The tips in this section will give you some ideas for flea control. You'll find some tips about using water, rosemary or eucalyptus shavings, and baker's yeast as natural flea deterrents. There is also some information about removing fleas from your dog's kennel and how to make your own flea spray.

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   Discourage Fleas with Garlic
Fleas are nasty, and any way you can avoid them, and prevent them from getting on your dog is a good way. You can actually use garlic to discourage fleas from settling on your dog, and this will make you and your dog happy campers!

   Eliminate Fleas in Your Yard with Water
If you have fleas in your yard, then that doe not bode well for your pets. Pets can attract fleas without any effort, and so if you want to keep fleas from your pets, then keep the fleas out of your yard.

   Fight Fleas with Rosemary or Eucalyptus Shavings
Fleas are nasty and anything you can do to deter fleas from your pets is a good thing. Try using rosemary and eucalyptus shavings to ward off fleas and keep your pets happy.

   Getting Rid of Fleas with Salt and Baker's Yeast
If your pet has fleas, which definitely isn't uncommon, then you need to take measures to get rid of fleas. One of the tricks you can try to rid your pet of fleas is to use a combination of salt and baker's yeast.

   Make Your Own Citrus Flea Spray
If your pet is suffering from fleas, then as a pet owner, there are a few things you can do to help your pet out. By making your own citrus based pet flea spray, you can succeed in helping rid your pet of fleas!

   Removing Fleas from Your Dog's Kennel
Fleas are nasty and any way you can avoid them, and prevent them from getting on your dog is a good way. Keep fleas out of the areas your dog frequents, and this includes its kennel.

   Stopping Dogs from Scratching Their Ears
It's not uncommon to see a dog scratching its ears, but sometimes they can scratch too much. If your dog is scratching its ears because of an irritation or something of the like, then you should take measures to fix the situation for your dog.

   Use Vinegar to Prevent Fleas
If your pet is suffering from fleas, then as a pet owner, there are a few things you can do to help your pet out. By using vinegar to prevent fleas from landing on your pet, you can succeed in helping rid your pet of fleas!